Job summary
Locum
Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics with sub-specialty expertise in Major
Trauma
In
order to support the Trusts Major Trauma Centre in the Yorkshire and Humber
region, we are looking to appoint a Locum Orthopaedic Major Trauma
Consultant. This is a 10 PA locum appointment
and the post will be available from November 2024 for a period of 12
months.
The
post will maintain our established team of Consultants within the Trauma &
Orthopaedic department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are one of the leading healthcare
institutions in the world, excelling in patient care, teaching and
research.
The
Trauma & Orthopaedic department has both national and international
recognition for research as well as maintaining strong research links with the
University of Leeds.
Prospective
applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by
contacting:
Mr
Nik Kanakaris Clinical Lead Major Trauma
Consultant
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
Tel:
0113 39 22621
Mr
Joseph Aderinto Clinical Director Trauma and Related services
Consultant
Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon
Tel:
0113 39235819
Main duties of the job
This
role offers an outstanding opportunity to play a key role in developing and
delivering trauma services in the region and improving outcomes for our
patients. The successful applicants will
work at the centre of a regional network that covers nearly 4 million people
(adults & children) in our Major Trauma Centre, including dedicated major
trauma ward, theatres and critical care facilities.
As
a natural hub for Yorkshire, and with excellent connections to all parts of the
North of England, we have worked hard to bring a logical alignment to patient
services within well equipped, modern facilities which will see services
dedicated to helping critically ill patients all located together in the
Jubilee Wing at Leeds General Infirmary.
The
successful applicant must possess the FRCS (In Trauma and Orthopaedics) or
equivalent, have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) in
T&O and be on the specialist register or be within six months of being
admitted to the register for trainees if currently in a training programme
within the UK.
The
successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical
experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics to complement the high profile service
in Leeds. Applicants should have
established skills in the management of major trauma. Excellent communication
and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service
development are essential.
Consideration
will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part-time
About us
LEEDS
MAJOR TRAUMA CENTRE (MTC) SERVICE
Leeds
General Infirmary opened as a level 1 trauma centre on 2nd April 2013. Due to its regional remit it provides
responsibility of care to a population of almost 3 million. The support
encompasses all aspects of trauma care included attendance at trauma calls,
co-ordination and prioritisation of patient care, and emergency admissions as
well as emergency operating. The service was recently rewarded as the second
busiest in England and also produced the second-best quality outcomes within
the country (as per TARN data).
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Through
the West Yorkshire Major Trauma Network, the MTC serves patients across the
region from incident to rehabilitation. Each morning the team has a
Multi-disciplinary team meeting to discuss all major trauma patients within the
hospital. Throughout the day the MTC centre receives acute admissions from
around the region. Our Major Trauma Nurse specialists co-ordinate the care of
our patients as soon as they come through the door into the emergency
department. They then follow the patient pathway through the different levels
of care that are required supporting both the patient and their relatives up
until and beyond discharge.
The
Network was established in 2013 to bring together Major Trauma Care across West
Yorkshire and is a collaboration between ourselves and five Trauma Units in
other hospitals in the region. This ensures all patients that require major
trauma services have access to the right level of care at the right time, in
the right environment.
We
have invested a further £8m over the years to enhance facilities, including the
creation of a dedicated MTC ward and theatre, and enhanced staffing.
As
well as being the second largest MTC in the country we have consistently
remained in the top three for outcomes. Over the last three years, Leeds MTC
has been leading the way nationally in the management of major limb trauma
requiring combined plastic and orthopaedic surgery which is a huge achievement.
Junior
Medical Staff
Within
Major trauma and General trauma and orthopaedics there are 16 SpRs supported
through the Yorkshire deanery from ST3-ST8 and 5 Trust grade registrar posts
providing support on a registrar rota. There are 3 Core Trainee grades and 5
trust grades and 12 FY doctors to support this rota. In addition there are two speciality
Orthopaedic posts within the service establishment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Through
the West Yorkshire Major Trauma Network, the MTC serves patients across the
region from incident to rehabilitation. Each morning the team has a
Multi-disciplinary team meeting to discuss all major trauma patients within the
hospital. Throughout the day the MTC centre receives acute admissions from
around the region. Our Major Trauma Nurse specialists co-ordinate the care of
our patients as soon as they come through the door into the emergency
department. They then follow the patient pathway through the different levels
of care that are required supporting both the patient and their relatives up
until and beyond discharge.
The
Network was established in 2013 to bring together Major Trauma Care across West
Yorkshire and is a collaboration between ourselves and five Trauma Units in
other hospitals in the region. This ensures all patients that require major
trauma services have access to the right level of care at the right time, in
the right environment.
We
have invested a further £8m over the years to enhance facilities, including the
creation of a dedicated MTC ward and theatre, and enhanced staffing.
As
well as being the second largest MTC in the country we have consistently
remained in the top three for outcomes. Over the last three years, Leeds MTC
has been leading the way nationally in the management of major limb trauma
requiring combined plastic and orthopaedic surgery which is a huge achievement.
Junior
Medical Staff
Within
Major trauma and General trauma and orthopaedics there are 16 SpRs supported
through the Yorkshire deanery from ST3-ST8 and 5 Trust grade registrar posts
providing support on a registrar rota. There are 3 Core Trainee grades and 5
trust grades and 12 FY doctors to support this rota. In addition there are two speciality
Orthopaedic posts within the service establishment.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent qualification
- ATLS
Desirable
- DCS
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of acute major trauma surgical conditions
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher speciality training in orthopaedics
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
Desirable
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent qualification
- ATLS
Desirable
- DCS
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of acute major trauma surgical conditions
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher speciality training in orthopaedics
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
Desirable
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
